satt comments on Rationality Quotes September 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: satt 02 September 2014 03:52:09AM 11 points [-]

It would be a sign of wisdom if someone actually did post "I'm stupid: I can hardly ever understand the viewpoint of anyone who disagrees with me."

Ah, but would it be, though?

Comment author: devas 02 September 2014 09:08:56AM 17 points [-]

it would probably be some kind of weird signalling game, maybe. On the other hand, posting:"I don't understand how etc etc, please, somebody explain to me the reasoning behind it" would be a good strategy to start debating and opening an avenue to "convert" others

Comment author: aelita 12 September 2014 04:10:43PM 1 point [-]

It probably would. Usually a person who writes something like this is looking for an explanation.